Rowan Briar
@rowanbriar.bsky.social
Autistic, queer, pagan. No frith with fascists.
Unitarian Universalist, ask for my elevator speech, lol.
I have 3 cats, a ton of houseplants.
I work overnights. I enjoy calligraphy as a hobby. I like Spanish, but am far from fluent.
Unitarian Universalist, ask for my elevator speech, lol.
I have 3 cats, a ton of houseplants.
I work overnights. I enjoy calligraphy as a hobby. I like Spanish, but am far from fluent.
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Rowan Briar
@rowanbriar.bsky.social
· Nov 22
I love science, scifi, and want to see pictures of your pets and houseplants.
I like conversations about religion and philosophy - with respect to pluralism and the immense diversity of nature and within humanity.
SEND ME QUEER CONTENT.
I *need* to see trans joy.
And local stuff, I guess. OKC
I like conversations about religion and philosophy - with respect to pluralism and the immense diversity of nature and within humanity.
SEND ME QUEER CONTENT.
I *need* to see trans joy.
And local stuff, I guess. OKC
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Remarkable.
MSNC: "I want to reiterate this has been 100% peaceful."
Seconds later, LA County sheriffs start firing on the crowd.
Yet again, "law enforcement" deliberately escalated.
MSNC: "I want to reiterate this has been 100% peaceful."
Seconds later, LA County sheriffs start firing on the crowd.
Yet again, "law enforcement" deliberately escalated.
June 14, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Remarkable.
MSNC: "I want to reiterate this has been 100% peaceful."
Seconds later, LA County sheriffs start firing on the crowd.
Yet again, "law enforcement" deliberately escalated.
MSNC: "I want to reiterate this has been 100% peaceful."
Seconds later, LA County sheriffs start firing on the crowd.
Yet again, "law enforcement" deliberately escalated.
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I just don't know what to say. This makes me sad, scared and angry all at the same time.
April 23, 2025 at 10:51 PM
I just don't know what to say. This makes me sad, scared and angry all at the same time.
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This should be the top story in Axios’s morning read. But it isn’t. It’s the FIFTH top story.
@axios.com
www.axios.com/2025/04/23/t...
@axios.com
www.axios.com/2025/04/23/t...
April 23, 2025 at 12:08 PM
This should be the top story in Axios’s morning read. But it isn’t. It’s the FIFTH top story.
@axios.com
www.axios.com/2025/04/23/t...
@axios.com
www.axios.com/2025/04/23/t...
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NEW: In a news release published Monday, the City of Hyattsville Police Department said:
“At no time did any member of the HPD identify or file any reports classifying Abrego Garcia as a member of any gang,” HPD’s statement read.
This contradicts DHS' claim.
www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-n...
“At no time did any member of the HPD identify or file any reports classifying Abrego Garcia as a member of any gang,” HPD’s statement read.
This contradicts DHS' claim.
www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-n...
Hyattsville Police Department details 2019 encounter with Kilmar Abrego Garcia
HYATTSVILLE, Md. (DC News Now) — In a news release published Monday, the City of Hyattsville Police Department (HPD) said that “at no time” did its officers identify Kilmar Armand…
www.dcnewsnow.com
April 23, 2025 at 1:17 PM
NEW: In a news release published Monday, the City of Hyattsville Police Department said:
“At no time did any member of the HPD identify or file any reports classifying Abrego Garcia as a member of any gang,” HPD’s statement read.
This contradicts DHS' claim.
www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-n...
“At no time did any member of the HPD identify or file any reports classifying Abrego Garcia as a member of any gang,” HPD’s statement read.
This contradicts DHS' claim.
www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-n...
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NEW: A SECOND story was released today of a Venezuelan man disappeared by the Trump admin. Neiyerver Leon is a barber who entered legally seeking asylum in June 2023. ICE arrested him on March 13 and accused him of being in TdA.
Days later, he vanished off the face of the earth.
Days later, he vanished off the face of the earth.
April 22, 2025 at 6:38 PM
NEW: A SECOND story was released today of a Venezuelan man disappeared by the Trump admin. Neiyerver Leon is a barber who entered legally seeking asylum in June 2023. ICE arrested him on March 13 and accused him of being in TdA.
Days later, he vanished off the face of the earth.
Days later, he vanished off the face of the earth.
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anyway, this is yet another reason why later-in-life dx autistics are content with self-ID rather than formal dx.
April 21, 2025 at 11:37 PM
anyway, this is yet another reason why later-in-life dx autistics are content with self-ID rather than formal dx.
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As a Jew, I can tell you: It’s never a good sign when they start making lists…#Autistic
April 21, 2025 at 11:25 PM
As a Jew, I can tell you: It’s never a good sign when they start making lists…#Autistic
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Everyone needs to internalize that when they say they want to "eliminate autism" what they mean is "eliminate autistic people and their families".
April 21, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Everyone needs to internalize that when they say they want to "eliminate autism" what they mean is "eliminate autistic people and their families".
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This international student is incredibly brave for going on the record about his visa suddenly being revoked, including how he has one semester left and his mom has terminal cancer: www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
Carnegie Mellon student with one semester left learns his visa was revoked with no explanation
Local universities and colleges across the country continue to report international student visas being revoked.
www.cbsnews.com
April 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
This international student is incredibly brave for going on the record about his visa suddenly being revoked, including how he has one semester left and his mom has terminal cancer: www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
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This Autism Acceptance Month, I demand that you accept that sometimes people's needs look different than you might expect and that you are the asshole if you make a big deal out of it
“Stimming had a SIGNIFICANT POSITIVE impact on autistic adults’ self-rated self-efficacy”
“Results CONTRADICT the negative view often expressed suggesting that stimming should be eradicated”
“Stimming has a POSITIVE effect and SUPPORTS autistic individuals’ ability to COPE with difficulties”
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“Results CONTRADICT the negative view often expressed suggesting that stimming should be eradicated”
“Stimming has a POSITIVE effect and SUPPORTS autistic individuals’ ability to COPE with difficulties”
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Repetitive Behaviours in Autistic and Non-Autistic Adults: Associations with Sensory Sensitivity and Impact on Self-Efficacy - Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Purpose: Restricted and repetitive behaviours are a core feature of autism diagnoses but have not been widely studied in adulthood. This study examined the rates of and associations between repetitive...
link.springer.com
April 19, 2025 at 3:48 PM
This Autism Acceptance Month, I demand that you accept that sometimes people's needs look different than you might expect and that you are the asshole if you make a big deal out of it
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Frost: I'm here to talk about the fact that he represents a very big problem with this administration that they have no problem scooping somebody up based on tattoos and vibes and sending them to a foreign countries prison.
April 21, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Frost: I'm here to talk about the fact that he represents a very big problem with this administration that they have no problem scooping somebody up based on tattoos and vibes and sending them to a foreign countries prison.
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While Kilmar Abrego Garcia is at the forefront, we must also remember others unjustly deported.
Frengel Reyes Mota, a 24-year-old father with no criminal record, was sent to a torture prison in El Salvador with no removal order.
He deserves to be remembered.
Please share his story.
Frengel Reyes Mota, a 24-year-old father with no criminal record, was sent to a torture prison in El Salvador with no removal order.
He deserves to be remembered.
Please share his story.
April 21, 2025 at 7:08 PM
While Kilmar Abrego Garcia is at the forefront, we must also remember others unjustly deported.
Frengel Reyes Mota, a 24-year-old father with no criminal record, was sent to a torture prison in El Salvador with no removal order.
He deserves to be remembered.
Please share his story.
Frengel Reyes Mota, a 24-year-old father with no criminal record, was sent to a torture prison in El Salvador with no removal order.
He deserves to be remembered.
Please share his story.
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Can confirm that my NSF grant "How False Beliefs Form & How to Correct Them" was cancelled today because it is "not in alignment with current NSF priorities" Shocking that understanding how people are misled by false information is now a forbidden topic. Our work will continue but at a smaller scale
NSF has posted an “update on priorities.”
They’re canceling all “DEI and misinformation/disinformation” grants.
And the guidance on how to fulfill the longstanding, legally mandated Broadening Participation requirement is utterly incoherent.
www.nsf.gov/updates-on-p...
They’re canceling all “DEI and misinformation/disinformation” grants.
And the guidance on how to fulfill the longstanding, legally mandated Broadening Participation requirement is utterly incoherent.
www.nsf.gov/updates-on-p...
Updates on NSF Priorities
www.nsf.gov
April 18, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Can confirm that my NSF grant "How False Beliefs Form & How to Correct Them" was cancelled today because it is "not in alignment with current NSF priorities" Shocking that understanding how people are misled by false information is now a forbidden topic. Our work will continue but at a smaller scale
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Not the same indeed.
April 18, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Not the same indeed.
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I went to El Salvador hoping to meet with Kilmar and check on his well-being, and I had the chance to do that last night.
Our courts have been clear: this was an ILLEGAL abduction. I’m speaking now about my meeting with Kilmar and our work to bring him home:
Our courts have been clear: this was an ILLEGAL abduction. I’m speaking now about my meeting with Kilmar and our work to bring him home:
Van Hollen Holds Media Availability at Dulles Upon Return from El Salvador
YouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen
www.youtube.com
April 18, 2025 at 8:14 PM
I went to El Salvador hoping to meet with Kilmar and check on his well-being, and I had the chance to do that last night.
Our courts have been clear: this was an ILLEGAL abduction. I’m speaking now about my meeting with Kilmar and our work to bring him home:
Our courts have been clear: this was an ILLEGAL abduction. I’m speaking now about my meeting with Kilmar and our work to bring him home:
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The Dallas ICE office is involved in a mass removal effort targeting nearly 200 people — many without removal orders — scheduled to be deported to El Salvador today.
This is not just cruel – it is lawless. I refuse to stay quiet while families are being torn apart, and lives are being put at risk.
This is not just cruel – it is lawless. I refuse to stay quiet while families are being torn apart, and lives are being put at risk.
April 18, 2025 at 10:14 PM
The Dallas ICE office is involved in a mass removal effort targeting nearly 200 people — many without removal orders — scheduled to be deported to El Salvador today.
This is not just cruel – it is lawless. I refuse to stay quiet while families are being torn apart, and lives are being put at risk.
This is not just cruel – it is lawless. I refuse to stay quiet while families are being torn apart, and lives are being put at risk.
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Van Hollen: And it's also important that people understand this case is not just about one man. It's about protecting the constitutional rights of everybody who resides in the United States of America.
April 18, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Van Hollen: And it's also important that people understand this case is not just about one man. It's about protecting the constitutional rights of everybody who resides in the United States of America.
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Van Hollen: I should also just say, I mentioned the fake margarita, they actually wanted to have the meeting by the side of the pool in the hotel. They want to create this appearance that life was just lovely for Kilmar. Which of course is a big, fat lie.
April 18, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Van Hollen: I should also just say, I mentioned the fake margarita, they actually wanted to have the meeting by the side of the pool in the hotel. They want to create this appearance that life was just lovely for Kilmar. Which of course is a big, fat lie.
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JUST IN: Deputy Assistant to the President and "Counterterrorism Czar" Sebastian Gorka says anyone advocating for due process for Kilmar Abrego Garcia could be viewed as "aiding and abetting a terrorist" and be federally charged. (h/t Philip Germain)
April 17, 2025 at 2:07 AM
JUST IN: Deputy Assistant to the President and "Counterterrorism Czar" Sebastian Gorka says anyone advocating for due process for Kilmar Abrego Garcia could be viewed as "aiding and abetting a terrorist" and be federally charged. (h/t Philip Germain)
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Yesterday a federal immigration judge denied bond to Rümeysa Öztürk, a woman who hasn’t actually been charged with a crime.
If you think you are safe, you’re not.
If you think you are safe, you’re not.
April 17, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Yesterday a federal immigration judge denied bond to Rümeysa Öztürk, a woman who hasn’t actually been charged with a crime.
If you think you are safe, you’re not.
If you think you are safe, you’re not.
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America: where having an autism awareness tattoo means you're an MS-13 gang member, but having a swastika tattoo just means you're a German history buff
April 16, 2025 at 5:45 AM
America: where having an autism awareness tattoo means you're an MS-13 gang member, but having a swastika tattoo just means you're a German history buff
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Trump: "I did it last time. And they undid it. That's why we have to stay president for a long time."
April 17, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Trump: "I did it last time. And they undid it. That's why we have to stay president for a long time."
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Trump is cozying up to a foreign dictator who jailed 50,000+ under martial law in El Salvador — no charges needed.
Now Trump wants that same power in the U.S.
Democrats are banned from visiting the CECOT mega-prison.
Republicans? Welcomed in.
Now Trump wants that same power in the U.S.
Democrats are banned from visiting the CECOT mega-prison.
Republicans? Welcomed in.
April 17, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Trump is cozying up to a foreign dictator who jailed 50,000+ under martial law in El Salvador — no charges needed.
Now Trump wants that same power in the U.S.
Democrats are banned from visiting the CECOT mega-prison.
Republicans? Welcomed in.
Now Trump wants that same power in the U.S.
Democrats are banned from visiting the CECOT mega-prison.
Republicans? Welcomed in.